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Archive for September, 2011


The Harvard guy in the NFL

I know this has nothing to with Boston real estate, but I thought it was an interesting interview.



Charles Street retail space available for rent

I presently know of three retail spaces for rent on Charles Street. Our most recent listing has great window exposure and is only $3,800.00 per month. Rent includes heat and hot water. This Beacon Hill retail space has new hardwod floors and central a/c.
For more info on any of the three retail spaces avail on [...]



Boston W luxury condos: Update 9/26/11

Since 2009, the Boston W Residences have sold 50 luxury condos in all price ranges from the $300,000 price range to over $3,000,000.00.
The following is a break down on all Boston W sales:
$3,000,000.00 and above – 3 condo sales.
$2,000,000.00 to $2,999,999.00 – 2 condo sales.
$1,500,000.00 to $1,999,999.00 – 6 condo sales.
$1,000,000.00 to $1,499,999.00 – 4 condo [...]



My thoughts on Boston real estate and Twitter

Do you think I can use Twitter as social media tool for Boston real estate? I hear people dismiss Twitter by saying, “I don’t care that u r having coffee @ Starbux.” With that part, I agree.
I don’t want to follow people who post useless information. Thus, in the next few days, I’m going to [...]



The Secrets of the financial meltdown

If you have the time, I think you’ll find this four-part series about the housing market and the secrets of the financial meltdown interesting.

View the rest of the housing crisis and the secrets of the financial meltdown



Top 10 States for Business in America for 2011

Top 10 States for Business in America for 2011
1.Virginia
2.Texas
3.North Carolina
4.Georgia
5.Colorado
6.Massachusetts
7.Minnesota
8.Utah
9.Iowa
10.Nebraska
Massachusetts drops out of the Top Five this year, finishing at number six overall. The Bay State lost ground in our Workforce category because of a shrinking pool of available workers. And the state’s vaunted Education system slipped a bit — to 4th [...]



45 Province Street: Sales update 9/25/11

From 2009 through September 25, 2011 49 luxury condos were sold at 45 Province Street.
45 P Street condos sold for $3M and above – 1
45 Province Street condos sold between $2M – $2.9M – 4
45 Province Street condos sold between $1.5M – $1.9M – 5
45 Province Street condos sold between $1M – $1.4M – 12
45 [...]



Boston Common real estate sales Jan 1st – Sept 25th

Boston Common condo sales from January 1st through September 25th for 2011 and 2010.
Boston Common condo sales
Number of Boston Common sales from 1/1/11-9/25/11 – 88
Number of Boston Common sales from 1/1/10-9/25/10 – 59
Average Boston Common condo sales price 1/1/11 – 9/25/11 – $1,077,002.00
Average Boston Common condo sales price 1/1/10 – 9/25/10 – $972,636.00



Boston South End condo sales from Jan 1st – Sept 25th

Comparing Boston South End condo sales of 2011 with 2010.
Boston South End condo sales from 1/1/11 – 9/25/11:
Number of Boston South nEnd condo sales – 423
Average sales price for Boston South End condo – $648,836.00
Median sales price for Bosto South End condo – $575,750.00
Average sales price per sq ft – $604.00
Average days on the [...]



Beacon Hill condo sales from Jan 1st – Sept 25th

Beacon Hill condo sales comparing 2011 with 2010.
Beacon Hill condo sales from 1/1/11 – 9/25/11:
Number of Beacon Hill condo sales – 143
Average Beacon Hill condo sales price – $688,239.00
Median Beacon Hill condo sales price – $517,000.00
Average sales price per sq. ft. – $692.00
Average days on the market – 94
Beacon Hill condo sales from 1/1/10 [...]



Let's talk Boston real estate. The most recent real estate comments

  • Boston Agent, Something is going on with the Boston condo market… : Confused: too funny
  • confused, Something is going on with the Boston condo market… : Yawn…has to be at least 5 years in a row...
  • Rich, Boston’s housing market collapse: Late 1980s vs. 2012: What’s different this time around, is that...
  • Denver Handyman, Boston’s housing market collapse: Late 1980s vs. 2012: Good to know about your blog i have...
  • Greg Vardaro, How confusing is it to buy a cell phone?: What did you end up getting? The salesperson here is more...
  • Jenny Tabassum, New Boston condo sales listings for 2/9/12: Hi, You are posting a nice & beautiful article, Thank...
  • Rich, New plans unveiled for Herald’s old South End site: My wife wants to see either a Whole Foods Market or a...
  • Rich, Downtown Crossing’s Big Hole to be filled?: This is of course good news. However, let’s not get too...
  • Seyi, Offer to purchase can be binding: I agree Gerry, I uusllay flag my listings until the home inspection issues...
  • Gloriane, Boston condo sellers: Can they specify a lender with an offer?: BS low – ratioalinty high! Really...
  • JohnF, Charles Street Retail Space Available for Rent: Thanks Bill, I spoke with your wife and I’m sure we can...
  • Bill, Charles Street Retail Space Available for Rent: I am looking for a small retail street level retail space for...
  • Funny, Rents hit record high in Boston: It’s not just Boston. Did you know rents in Worcester for a small 1...
  • John Ford, The economy and the local real estate market: Good info – thanks Nemo
  • Funny, To paraphrase Tom Brady: Mass. homes sales sucked in 2011: Imagine what would happen if 10-15% was shaved of...
  • Nemo, The economy and the local real estate market: The Labor Department does have a rate that includes all workers...
  • John Smith, A message from a Boston Real Estate Mortgage Broker: Thanks for your valuable post.I would like to know...
  • Rich, MetLife exits large portions of the mortgage business: MetLife is a very clever operator. In 2006, they sold...
  • Rich, Why the Fed didn’t see the housing crisis coming: Oh please. After the dot-com crash of 2000, the NASDAQ...
  • Funny, Is home ‘ownership’ a fraud?: smells of a gold digger. Next step is how we’re really all...

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    Boston Back Bay Condos 3rd Q 2011





    Back Bay Condo Sales 3rd Quarter 2011 - 150. Number of Back Bay condo sales in the 3rd Q of 2010 - 126

    Back Bay average condo sales price in the 3rd Q of 2011 - $974,258.00. Back Bay average condo sales price in the 3rd Q of 2010 - $944,320.00

    Back Bay condo 3rd Q 2011 sales price per square foot $736.88 Back Bay condo 3rd Q 2010 sales price per square foot $731.88

    Boston Back Bay condos days on market 3rd Q 2011 - 125 Boston Back Bay condos days on market 3rd Q 2010 - 106 Back Bay condo sales stats Jan - Sept 2011:

    Number of Back Bay Condo sales Jan through Sept - 334

    Avg Back Bay condo sales price - $1, 173,927.00

    Med Back Bay condo sales price - $795,000.00

    Avg price per square foot - $780.00

    Days on market for Back Bay Condo - 131

    Back Bay Condos - Sales Stats 2011



    Back Bay Condo Sales form April 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011 - 27

    Avg. Back Bay condo sales price - $1,324,226.00

    Med. Back Bay condo sales price - $1,210,000.00

    Back Bay condo sales price per square foot - $787.00

    Avg. days on the market for Back Bay condo - 184

    Boston Back Bay condos sold from Jan 1, 2011 - April 28, 2011 - 105.

    Average sales price for a Back Bay condominium in 2011 - $1,317,969.00

    Median sales price for a Back Bay condominium in 2011 - $865,000.00

    Average price per sqaure foot for a Back Bay condo in 2011 - $805.00

    Average days on the market in 2011 for a Back Bay condo - 153

    Back Bay condos/real estate sales for the 1st Quarter of 2011:

    Average Back Bay condo sales price - $1,290,181.00

    Median Back Bay condo sales price - $828,895.00

    Average Back Bay condo sales priec per square foot - $804.00



    Back Bay Condos Sold Jan 1, 2011 - April 16, 2011

    Back Bay condos sales - 97

    Average Back Bay condo price: $1,407,795.00

    Median Back Bay condo sales price: $852,500.00

    Average price per square foot for a Back Bay Condo $863.00

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    Back Bay Condos Sold 2011

    Back Bay condos sold: 50

    Average Back Bay condo sales price:$1,367,003.00

    Median Back Bay condo sales price: $953,750.00

    Average Price per $/SF: $806

    Average days on the market for a Back Bay condo: 124

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    Beacon Hill Condos Sales Stats 2011





    Beacon Hill condos sold form Jan 1, 2011 - April 28, 2011 - 37

    Average Beacon Hill condo sales price - $799,809.00

    Median Beacon Hill condos sales price - $560,000.00

    Average price per square foot for a sold Beacon Hill condo - $704.00

    Average days on the market for a Beacon Hill condo to sell - 165

    Beacon Hill condo sales 2011 Jan - Mar

    Beacon Hill condos sold

    Avg Beacon Hill condo price $823,500.00

    Med. Beacon Hill condo price $524,500.00

    Avg. price per sq ft. Beacon Hill condo $632.00

    Avg. days on market Beacon Hill condo 222

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    Boston Condos Brighton Sales Stats 2011





    Boston Brighton Condo sales - 25

    Brighton condo avg. sales price $259,510

    Brighton condo med. sales price $262,000

    Brighton condo price per sq ft $283.00

    Brighton condo days-on-market 90

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    Boston Condos Charlestown - Sales Stats





    Charlestown condo sales - 25

    Charlestown average condo - $545,019

    Charlestown median condo - $470,000

    Average price per sq ft Charlestown condo $458.00

    Average days-on-market 123

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    Fenway Condos Sales Stats 2011







    Fenway Condo Sales 2011

    Fenway condo sales 7

    Average Fenway condo price $292,500

    Median Fenway condo price $282,500

    Fenway price per sq ft $435.00

    Fenway days-on-market 237

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